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Metal Working Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 48.0599

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Credits

23 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Mech Engineering TechFrom The University of Tennessee
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 51-4121.00

Skills

Critical ThinkingOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisMonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingEquipment SelectionReading ComprehensionRepairingTroubleshootingEquipment MaintenanceTime ManagementWriting

Knowledge

MechanicalMathematicsProduction and ProcessingDesignEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and SecurityBuilding and ConstructionAdministration and Management

Abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessProblem SensitivityFinger DexterityManual DexterityControl PrecisionDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingSelective AttentionInductive ReasoningVisualizationCategory FlexibilityExtent FlexibilityMultilimb CoordinationStatic StrengthTrunk StrengthStaminaWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
  • Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conf
  • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or
  • Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specificati
  • Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, u
  • Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, mil
  • Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specificatio
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in manufacturing equipment.
  • Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
  • Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
  • Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  • Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyze
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  • Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and com
  • Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  • Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or
  • Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints, using wire and pliers.
  • Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bendin
  • Unload rebar from trucks.
  • Use forklifts or cranes to move construction material, such as rebar.
  • Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
  • Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
  • Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and s

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareData base user interface and query softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareIndustrial control softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareOffice suite softwareInternet browser softwareFacilities management softwareElectronic mail softwareEnterprise application integration softwareTime accounting softwareProject management softwareWord processing softwareObject or component oriented development software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir chiselsAir drillsAir scalersAngle findersAnvilsArc voltage measurement instrumentsBandsawsBrakesBrazing equipmentBuffersCalipersComealongsComputerized numerical control CNC programmable welding robot controllers3-axis computerized numerical control CNC machinesAngle platesAngled feeler gaugesArbor pressesAviation snipsBall peen hammersBeverly shearsBinocular light compound microscopesBoring barsBoring toolsBrake pressesBrass hammers1-2-3 blocksAbrasive cutoff sawsAcetylene torches

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers51-4121.00
  • Machinists51-4041.00
  • Tool and Die Makers51-4111.00
  • Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other51-4199.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

  • Safety equipment and lockout/tagout procedures — apply independently and verify compliance before beginning welding operations on a production line.
  • Shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment — set up, adjust, and operate with reduced oversight across routine fabrication assignments.
  • Weld joints in flat, vertical, and overhead positions — complete to specification on standard structural or sheet-metal components with occasional quality checks.
  • Straightedges, squares, and weld inspection gauges — use routinely to confirm workpiece conformance to dimensional tolerances on familiar job types.
  • Torches, torch tips, and filler materials — select and install independently by reading welding procedure specifications for common metal types and thicknesses.
  • Equipment malfunctions and material defects — diagnose recurring issues, document findings, and notify supervisors with clear written or verbal descriptions.
  • Job traveler tags and piece-mark systems — complete accurately and consistently to support production tracking on multi-piece fabrication orders.
  • Welding method selection for common carbon and stainless steel applications — apply working knowledge of geometry and basic metallurgy with limited supervisor input.
  • Weld quality and bead appearance — monitor in-process using visual inspection and basic destructive test results to catch non-conformances early.
  • Production schedules and job priorities — interpret and follow using shop floor work orders and, when available, ERP system task lists.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
92%
Placement Rate
83%